segregator
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of segregator
Example Sentences
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“Mental tenacity — and the ability to manage and even thrive on and push through pain — is a key segregator between the mortals and immortals in running,” Ms. Wittenberg said.
From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2010
The invention, known as a segregator, is based on the difference in specific gravity between gasoline and water.
From Time Magazine Archive
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The segregator was patented by Sergeant Samiran, who will be permitted to collect royalties for its commercial application.
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